Remote GIS Specialist I – Utility Mapping & Data

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation; Peachtree Corners (GA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Annual bonus opportunity

Salary increase opportunities

Remote, home-based position

Job summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a GIS Specialist I to coordinate and process GIS information for utility infrastructure. The role involves producing and editing digital map data, metadata, and QA procedures, with remote, home-based work within service territories.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in a similar GIS role, familiarity with ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcCatalog, and ESRI geodatabases, plus proficiency in Word/Excel. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–3 years of prior work experience in a similar GIS role.
• Familiarity with Electric Utility infrastructure and terminology.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise and ability to edit/update mapping systems.
• Knowledge of ArcCatalog and ESRI geodatabase format.
• Familiarity with tools used for drafting, surveying and electronic mapping.
• Proficiency in standard business software (Word, Excel).
• Valid Driver's License.
• Excellent communication and customer relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform creation, conversion, translation, migration, and import of GIS data from various sources.
• Edit, quality control, data manipulation and analysis of digital map data.
• Integrate other asset management systems into the GIS.
• Develop QA procedures, standards and protocols.
• Archive and store digital media and source materials.
• Maintain metadata files and related data.
• Communicate production concerns to supervisor.
• Process and update digital base map data for geospatial apps.
• Apply GIS principles in all efforts.
• Follow Quality Control protocols and assist with project design activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Record keeping

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcCatalog

ESRI geodatabase

Microsoft Word/Excel

Job description

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a GIS Specialist I to coordinate and process GIS information for utility infrastructure. The role involves producing and editing digital map data, metadata, and QA procedures, with remote, home-based work within service territories.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in a similar GIS role, familiarity with ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcCatalog, and ESRI geodatabases, plus proficiency in Word/Excel. A valid driver’s license is required.